Para-snowboard sensation Ben Moore insists he will grasp his opportunity with both hands should he be on the plane to the Paralympic Winter Games next year.

Today (March 9) marks the one year to go milestone until the 2018 Games get underway, with Moore among those hoping to be in South Korea in 12 months’ time.

In 2014, ParalympicsGB enjoyed its most successful Games to date in Sochi, with six medals to declare, while athletes are hoping to represent Great Britain across alpine skiing, snowboarding and curling in PyeongChang.

For 31-year-old Moore, competing at the Games will mean more to him than most, with the upper limb snowboard category being introduced for the first time following a lengthy battle.

And should he be on the PyeongChang powder this time next year, he’s determined to show what he can do.

“I can’t put into words how excited I am for PyeongChang, it’s overwhelming,” said Moore, whose arm was left paralysed after a motorbike accident.

“Even just been able to go to the test event is crazy for me. Going out there and representing my country is something I never expected to get to do.

“It would mean the world to me. It’s what I’ve spent all these years training for. I never expected to reach this stage, and I never expected it to become a Paralympic sport.

“It’s great the sport to include the upper limb category, because in 2014 it wasn’t part of the Paralympic programme, so it has been a very interesting road.

“I want to get out there and ride to my ability as hard as I can and as fast as I can.

“I know there are some strong competitors out there, and hopefully all of my training and time in the gym will put me in a strong place.”

Moore recently enjoyed podium success at the Para Snowboard World Championships in Big White, Canada, coming away with a bronze medal in the SB-UL category just days after experiencing a big crash on the snow.

But his performance has boosted his confidence no-end, and he’s sure more medals will soon follow.

“I was so surprised to get on the podium after such a horrific crash the week before, but I was overwhelmed that I managed to do as well as I did,” he said.

“I had a big crash in my previous event, in Lake Tahoe for a World Cup event. I was racing in heats and there was quite a big spill.

“I had two black eyes and quite a knock to the head, but I got off lightly.

“It showed me that all of the hard work and the input from the team and our coaches had come into play and got me back up there.

“I’m so happy to have that support behind me. It has definitely been a confidence boost for me ahead of the rest of the season, and hopefully I can jump straight back into it.”

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